Shortbread Cookie Recipe
  1. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter until lightened, smooth and creamy.

  2. Gradually add sugar, stirring until light and creamy.

  3. Add vanilla extract and stir well.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt and whisk until combined.

  5. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.

  6. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.

  7. Once cookie dough is nearly done chilling, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  8. Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a lightly floured surface until the dough is between ⅛”-¼” thickness.

  9. Press a cookie cutter directly into dough, making cuts close together, and place cookies on baking sheet spacing at least 2” apart.

  10. Combine any remaining scraps of dough into a ball and re-roll to make more cookies.

  11. Transfer baking sheet to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn a very light golden brown.

  12. If desired, melt 1 cup/6 oz/170g chocolate and dip completely cooled cookies into chocolate.

  13. Place cookies on a wire rack and allow chocolate to set before serving.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍪Cookie

CuisineBaked Goods

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

Loading...